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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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